CVE-2017-13230: In hevc codec, there is an out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check with the i2_pic_width_in_lu...

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CVE-2017-13230 is an Android HEVC media codec flaw. A malicious media file or stream could trigger memory corruption and gain higher privileges on affected Android 7.x and 8.x devices. Exploitation requires user interaction. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is limited to devices running the listed Android 7.x or 8.x versions without the relevant Android security bulletin fixes. Media-processing paths are the concern, especially where users can open or preview untrusted HEVC content. Prioritize remediation for legacy Android fleets, especially unmanaged or user-facing devices. This is not confirmed exploited in the provided sources, but media codec privilege escalation can become high-impact because it sits near routine content handling. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant Android Security Bulletin update from February 2018 or later vendor firmware.; Prioritize replacement or isolation for unsupported Android 7.x and 8.x devices.; Restrict handling of untrusted HEVC media on unpatched devices where feasible..

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Jun 7, 2026, 20:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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